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NEWS RELEASES
MANITOBA CELEBRATESCANADA'S YEAR OF ASIA PACIFIC
October 16, 1997 No. 166
MANITOBA CELEBRATES
CANADA'S YEAR OF ASIA PACIFIC
Foreign Affairs Minister Lloyd Axworthy today announced that Manitoba has hosted
31 cultural projects to date and will showcase a number of exceptional works this
fall to mark Canada's Year of Asia Pacific (CYAP). Mr. Axworthy made the
announcement following on the success of "Asia Connects," a national high-tech
youth conference held in Winnipeg from September 28 to October 5, which focussed
on Canada's relationship with the Asia Pacific region.
"This series of special events is enabling Manitobans to witness first-hand the
diverse cultures, practices and histories of countries in Asia Pacific," said Mr.
Axworthy. "I am delighted that so many people in this province are taking part in
Canada's Year of Asia Pacific, and that awareness of the region is building. As
Asia Pacific continues to experience significant changes and economic growth,
Manitobans are well positioned to be trade allies and partners in progress."
Numerous CYAP projects are scheduled for the balance of the year, including:
a special return engagement by Kazuhiro Koizumi, former Music Director of the
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra, who will perform as part of the Symphony's 50th
Anniversary Celebration (October 30 to November 1);
a performance by the Folkloric Ballet of Chile, (October 20 to 22); and
an Asian Heritage Film and Video Festival, featuring rare films from South Asian
cultures presented by the Winnipeg Film Group (November 14 to 20).
The Government of Canada has designated 1997 as Canada's Year of Asia Pacific in
honour of its role as this year's chair of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) forum. Activities planned across the country, throughout the year,
include business and trade seminars at the local and national level, cultural and
youth events, as well as a series of APEC ministerial meetings. CYAP will
culminate in the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Vancouver, November 24 to 25,
when the Prime Minister will host economic leaders from Asia Pacific.
Over $77 000 has been provided by the CYAP cultural program in support of CYAP
projects in Manitoba. Funding for CYAP cultural projects was provided for in the
February 1997 federal budget, and is therefore built into the existing fiscal
framework.
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A list of CYAP projects in Manitoba is attached.
For further information, media representatives may contact:
Debora Brown
Office of the Minister of Foreign Affairs
(613) 995-1851
Media Relations Office
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
(613) 995-1874
CYAP Regional Media Relations Co-ordinator
Leigh Sigurdson
(204) 284-2221
Visit the CYAP Web site at:
http://www.dfait-maeci.gc.ca/~cyap-acap
For more information on CYAP cultural events, visit the CYAP Cultural Web site at:
http://www.cyap.com
List of CYAP-funded projects in Manitoba
Jan - Dec |
Leo Mol Sculpture Garden, Assiniboia
Park, Winnipeg |
Commissioning Leo Mol, a Winnipeg
sculptor, to produce a bronze work to
commemorate the contribution of the
Chinese community in building the
Canadian railway. Winnipeg Chinese
Cultural & Community Centre.
(204) 943-2627
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Jan 11 - Dec 15 |
Winnipeg |
"Showcase '97 Salutes Canada's Year of
Asia Pacific." Music and folk dances,
food festival and performing arts
display. India School of Dance, Music
& Theatre, Inc. (204) 233-0069
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Feb 18 - Mar 26 |
Plug-In Gallery, Winnipeg |
Exhibition of works by Ho Tam,
acclaimed Chinese-Canadian artist.
Plug-In Gallery. (204) 942-1043
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Feb 20 - 28 |
Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Montreal |
"Freeze Frame, international festival of
films for kids of all ages." An exhibition
of children's films from the Asia Pacific
region.
Freeze Frame. (204) 474-5931
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Mar 24 - Apr 30 |
West End Cultural Centre, Winnipeg |
Licanantay, People of the Highlands
concert. Musical performance based on
instruments and music collected from
hill tribes in Asia. Licanantay Group.
(204) 774-8479
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Apr 1 - Jun 30 |
Winnipeg |
A Southeast Asian cook book
distributed free to schools, libraries, and
government agencies in celebration of
CYAP. Malayali Association of
Manitoba, Inc.
(204) 253-7865
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Apr 4 |
University of Winnipeg, Winnipeg |
Trichy Sankaran, master Indian
percussionist joins Ensemble Mondetta
chamber music group for a concert.
Ensemble Mondetta. (204) 668-1421
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Creation of a TV program on Korean
video art. Video Pool, Inc. (204) 949-9134
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Apr 18 - 25 |
Casa Bueno Theatre Restaurant,
Christian Church, Philippine Centre,
Winnipeg
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"The Book of Me." The Highlights
Performing Group. (204) 284-0554 |
Apr 19 - Nov 17 |
Dugald |
"The Rustle of Silk: from worm to
wardrobe" visual/textile exhibition.
Dugald Costume Museum. (204) 853-2166
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Apr 24 - May 10 |
Winnipeg, Calgary and Edmonton |
Khac Chi ensemble music performance
tour. Highlights traditional, folk and
classic music of Vietnam. Cross Current
Music Inc.
(514) 277-1563
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May - Nov |
Philippine Centre & Nayong Philipino,
Philippine Pavilion, Winnipeg
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"Artista- A Visual Arts Experience."
Philippine Association of Manitoba.
(204) 786-1232 |
May - Dec |
Winnipeg, Edmonton, Calgary, Regina,
Saskatoon, Yukon, etc. |
"Cultures in Transition," a travelling
film festival on contemporary and
classic Southeast Asian cinema. IDERA
(International Development Resource
Association). (604) 738-8815
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May - Dec |
Prairie Fire Magazine, Vol 18, No. 4 |
"Asia Pacific Authors on the Prairies."
A supplement to the Prairie Fire
Magazine. Prairie Fire Press, Inc. (204)
943-9066
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May 1 - Oct 31 |
Brandon, Swift Current, Lethbridge and
Grand Prairie
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"Prairie Asians," a reading tour.
Absinthe Literary Society. (403) 691-5491
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May 16 - 31 |
Winnipeg |
"Remotely Inspired" craft exhibition-exchange, with local art being displayed
in Hong Kong. Manitoba Crafts
Council.
(204) 947-0340
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May 31 - Jun 15 |
Daniel McIntyre Collegiate, Winnipeg |
20th Anniversary celebration. The
Institute of Chinese language, Culture
and Arts.
(204) 661-8789
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Jun 5 - 8 |
Forks National Historic Site, Winnipeg |
15th Annual Winnipeg International
Children's Festival. Included three
Asian/Pacific groups as part of
programming. (204) 958-4730
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Jun 97 - Mar 98 |
St. Norbert Arts & Cultural Centre |
"Kala Utsava: Celebrating 50 Years of
India's Independence" An exhibition of
contemporary Indian art. (204) 269-0564
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Jul 1 - Sep 30 |
Winnipeg |
"Fubuki Daiko Concert and Workshop,"
traditional Japanese drumming.
Fubuki Daiko (204) 943-2989
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Jul 9 - 13 |
Winnipeg |
"A Taste of Manitoba" food festival.
Manitoba Restaurant & Food Services
Assoc. (204) 475-6660
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Jul 15 - Sep 1 |
Plug-In Gallery, Winnipeg |
"Memories of Overdevelopment" visual
arts exhibition & catalogue. Plug-In
Gallery.
(204) 942-1043
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Aug 2 |
Pantages Playhouse Theatre |
Folklorama Opening Ceremonies. Folk
Arts Council of Winnipeg, Inc. (204)
943-1956
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Aug 3 - 9 |
Winnipeg |
Winnipeg Folklorama 1997 - Chinese
Pavilion at Folklorama.The Winnipeg
Chinese Cultural and Community
Centre. (204) 943-2627
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Sep 29 - Nov 28 |
Tiger Hills Art Gallery, Holland |
"The Art of Silk" exhibition. Presents
the story and journey of silk; includes
sculptural exhibit featuring silk fabric
thread. Tiger Hills Art Association, Inc.
(204) 526-2063 |
Sep 97 - Jun 98 |
Schools in Vancouver, Victoria,
Kamloops, Kelowna, Edmonton,
Calgary, Medicine Hat, Penticton,
Osooyos, Grand Prairie, Peace River
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"Pearl Rain, Deep Thunder," a touring
of a theatre production based on Chinese
mythology. Sun Ergos, A Company of
Theatre and Dance. (403) 264-4621 |
Oct 7 - Nov 19 |
Westminster United Church |
"A Musical Celebration of the Pacific
Rim" concert series. Manitoba Chamber
Orchestra. (204) 783-7377
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Oct 20 - 22 |
Winnipeg |
"Bafochi - Folkloric Ballet Chile,"
dance performance. Chile Community
Centre of Winnipeg. (204) 982-6226
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Oct 30 - Nov 1 |
Winnipeg |
Special concert of prominent 20th
century composer Toru Takemitsu with
guest conductor Kazuhiro Koizumi. The
Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra. (204)
949-3950
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Nov 1 - 7 |
Winnipeg |
"Hinode Taiko 15th Anniversary
Celebration." Musical group Hinode
Taiko hosts a musical performance,
workshops, video and educational
sessions.
Hinode Taiko. (204) 774-5909
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Nov 14 - Nov 20 |
The Cinematheque, Winnipeg |
Asian Heritage Film and Video Festival.
Winnipeg Film Group, Cinematheque.
(204) 942-6795 |
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